University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1609 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #595 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #80 of 369 | In Germany |
| #3 of 18 | In Hamburg State |
| #3 of 18 | In Hamburg City |
| #404 of 1,017 | For International Relations and Diplomacy |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 2,587
- Type
- For-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.hsu-hh.de
- Languages
- German
- Acceptance rate
- 49%*
* The University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Abitur). Students must have passed the Armed Forces Officer examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - December; January-March; April-September) |
| Enrollment | 2,587 |
| Full time employee | 104 |
| Student:staff ratio | 25:1 |
Research profile
University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg has published 8,937 scientific papers with 102,213 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, and Business.
University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 46 | 91 |
| 1994 | 53 | 88 |
| 1995 | 36 | 90 |
| 1996 | 41 | 113 |
| 1997 | 55 | 149 |
| 1998 | 55 | 167 |
| 1999 | 50 | 155 |
| 2000 | 64 | 150 |
| 2001 | 32 | 179 |
| 2002 | 77 | 290 |
| 2003 | 80 | 559 |
| 2004 | 98 | 538 |
| 2005 | 110 | 584 |
| 2006 | 145 | 736 |
| 2007 | 154 | 1005 |
| 2008 | 183 | 1180 |
| 2009 | 214 | 1398 |
| 2010 | 239 | 1773 |
| 2011 | 334 | 2150 |
| 2012 | 349 | 2494 |
| 2013 | 403 | 2958 |
| 2014 | 437 | 3267 |
| 2015 | 409 | 3656 |
| 2016 | 453 | 4036 |
| 2017 | 476 | 4750 |
| 2018 | 503 | 5505 |
| 2019 | 408 | 6087 |
| 2020 | 462 | 7225 |
| 2021 | 485 | 9151 |
| 2022 | 660 | 9411 |
| 2023 | 704 | 12065 |
| 2024 | 532 | 11370 |
| 2025 | 350 | 9829 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Comparative Politics, Computer Engineering, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, History, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Mechanical Engineering, Military Science, Political Sciences, Psychology, Transport Management |
|---|---|
| Master | Automotive Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Engineering, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, History, Industrial Engineering, International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Telecommunications Engineering |
| PhD | Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Economics, Education, Electronic Engineering, History, Mechanical Engineering, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Habilitation | Arts and Humanities, Electronic Engineering |
University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg alumni
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Eberhard Zorn
- Enrolled in the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
- Graduated with Diploma of Business Administration in economics
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Eberhard Zorn is a retired German general who served as the 16th Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, the German Armed Forces.
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Carsten Breuer
- Enrolled in the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
- 1985-1988 graduated with graduate educationalist
- Occupations
- military personnellogistician
- Biography
-
Carsten Breuer is a German Army general serving as the 17th and current Inspector General of the Bundeswehr. Prior to his appointment to the post, Breuer served as the first commander of the Bundeswehr Homeland Defence Command and is also known for his role as commander of the COVID-19 Task Force. Breuer also served as commander of the Bundeswehr Territorial Command, the 37 Armoured Infantry Brigade and the 12 Armoured Air Defence Gun Battalion.
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Kay-Achim Schönbach
- Enrolled in the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
- 1985-1988 studied pedagogy
- Occupations
- career soldier
- Biography
-
Kay-Achim Schönbach is a retired German vice admiral who served as the Inspector of the Navy of the German Navy from 24 March 2021 to 22 January 2022. Schönbach resigned his position after his political remarks regarding the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian crisis and prospects of Ukraine and Georgia joining NATO sparked intense opposition from the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry.
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Bernd Althusmann
- Enrolled in the University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg
- Studied in 1989-1993
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bernd Althusmann is a German politician of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) who served as Deputy Minister-President and State Minister for Economic Affairs in the government of Minister-President Stephan Weil from 2017 to 2022.
University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg faculties and divisions
| Centre : Language | Linguistics, Modern Languages |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Economics and Social Sciences | Administration, Economics, Social Sciences |
| Department/Division : Electrical Engineering | Electrical Engineering |
| Department/Division : Humanities and Social Sciences | History, Pedagogy, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Theology |
| Department/Division : Mechanical Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | HSU Helmut-Schmidt-Universität |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 700822 Holstenhofweg 85 Hamburg, 22008 Germany |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,910,000 |